Sleep stories
Reviewed by Dr. Nicholas Gehle, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist (FL PY8489) · Updated
22 guided stories for the end of the day. Each one takes you to a single calm place and then slows down, with no plot to follow. Every page has the first minute to play.
What's free: The Beach House and The Rainy Afternoon are free with a Strua account, with no card. The other stories are part of Strua Pro.
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The Beach House Waves rolling against warm sand. A house at the shore with nobody else in it. -
Mountain Cabin Snow falling outside a warm cabin. A fire crackling. -
Forest Path Soft earth underfoot. Light filtering through tall trees. -
The Rainy Afternoon Rain on the window. A blanket. Nowhere to be. -
Garden Moonlight A walled garden at night. Moonlight on still water. -
Library Night Old books. Warm lamplight. Silence between the shelves. -
Train Journey Countryside passing by. The steady rhythm of the rails. -
Floating Spa Warm water. Weightlessness. Every muscle letting go. -
Stargazing Meadow Cool grass beneath you. A very wide sky. -
Cozy Cottage A stone cottage in the hills. Wind outside. Warmth within. -
The Hidden Pool A short one beside a waterfall, for a night when twenty minutes is too long. -
The Lake at Dusk A rowboat moored in a sheltered cove. The last warm light on the water. -
The Lighthouse on a Calm Night A keeper's room behind thick stone walls. A slow beam turning outside. -
The Night Ferry A small sleeper cabin on a calm crossing. The low hum of the engines. -
Snow at the Hillside Inn An upstairs room on a snowy night. Wool blankets and a small warm stove. -
The Museum After Closing Long still halls in low amber light. A private room with the door closed. -
The Screened Porch A wide hammock on a warm summer night. Crickets and a slow ceiling fan. -
The Old Observatory A warm room under a slowly turning dome. Cold clear stars kept outside. -
The Canal Boat Under the Willows A narrowboat tied fast under long willow branches. Still water under the floor. -
The Desert Camp A small camp under a sandstone ledge. Coals glowing under a clear desert sky. -
The Attic Room in the Rain A bed under the eaves of an old house. Steady rain on the roof overhead. -
The Village Bakery A narrow room above a bakery after closing. Warmth rising from the cooling ovens.
If a story isn't what tonight needs
A story suits a tired mind. If yours is busy, start with can't sleep and your mind won't stop: what to do right now. If you'd like sound with no words, see which sounds help you relax or sleep. The other sleep practices are under sleep techniques.